Make coding fun and easy for young learners with this Move & Turn in ScratchJr Lesson Pack!

This resource is designed for Grade 1 students who are beginning their coding journey. Students will learn how to control characters using movement and turning blocks while developing early computational thinking skills.

What’s Included

✔ 19 Slides (PowerPoint + PDF)

• Movement Blocks (Right, Left, Up, Down)
• Turn Blocks (Right, Left)
• Hop & Go Home Blocks
• Step-by-step examples
• Coding demonstrations
• Practice & reflection slides

✔ 5-Page Lesson Plan (PowerPoint + PDF)

• Clear teaching structure (1 hour lesson)
• Teacher actions & student activities
• Learning objectives & success criteria
• Assessment & differentiation ideas

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Use movement blocks (Right, Left, Up, Down)
• Use turn blocks (Right, Left)
• Use Hop and Go Home blocks
• Create simple coding sequences
• Understand step-by-step instructions (algorithms)

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Perfect for beginners (no coding experience needed)
• Ready-to-use slides (no prep required)
• Structured lesson plan included
• Supports computational thinking skills
• Engaging visuals for young learners

Skills Covered

• Basic Coding Concepts
• Sequencing (Step-by-step thinking)
• Direction & Movement
• Problem Solving
• Early Computer Science Skills

Perfect For

• Grade 1 Computer Science / Technology
• Introduction to Coding lessons
• ScratchJr beginners
• STEM / Coding centers

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